Our lake trips are getting crazier and crazier with so much to do. This is a pretty accurate depiction of how hectic it is in the water. Kids everywhere, dogs making appearances, and adults trying to keep it all under control.

Jackson discovered a chair that was just the right size for him. As long as he had something fun in his hand, he had no desire to move.

Things in the kiddie pool can be just as chaotic as the lake

This is as close as we get to a family photo these days

Annie taking Walker and John (now officially buddies) on a kayak ride together.

Walker also had a great time at Fripp Island. We didn’t get great pictures of some highlights like bike rides, golf cart rides, and packs and packs of deer just hanging out. But what we do have are pictures of Walker having a great time with his cousins and brother.

A trip to get ice cream with the money that Baba sent for each of her six great grandchildren.

The ice cream shop also had a statue of a pirate in the back. So everyone yell AARRRRRGGGHGHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Walker has informed us that his favorite thing to do now is to have snack by bodies of water.

Superhero Camp. Teachers Mr. Rand and Ms. Wamsted instructed their younger pupils about being super heroes. On the table is every superhero book that we collectively took to the beach. On the sofa are their stuffed animals. Walker later informed us that they practiced punching them. Simon was apparently the class clown and had wandered off at this point. Uncle Jay overheard the following conversation:

Ms Wamsted: Now does anyone have any questions?

Walker: (raises his hand)

Ms. Wamsted: Yes Walker

Walker: Why do monkeys like bananas so much?

Ms. Wamsted: That’s a very good question Walker….. (changes subject)

One of Walker’s goals for the week was to bury someone in the sand. I finally decided to step up.

Our beach trip to Fripp Island in June was Jackson’s first. His feelings about the water ebbed and flowed, but he found lot’s of fun things to do (He called the ocean “bubbles” by the way). Sandcastles, boogie boards, wagons, and relatives entertained him along with many other non-photographed activities. The only thing he insisted on was having a shovel within reach at all times.

Jackson went in for his 18 month checkup last week. Like his brother before him, he likes to cram and reach milestones just before the visit. Luckily, he started walking well and putting together several “words” before this visit. He was 75th percentile across the board: 26 lbs 1 oz, 32 3/4 inches tall, and a 19 inch head circumference. Considerably smaller than Walker at the same age, but that’s ok with us. He’s still a big and happy boy.